Canon G9 X II vs Sony WX30

Below, we will be looking at the Canon G9 X II versus Sony WX30, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and WX30 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was brought out 5 years later than the WX30 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the G9 X II matches up against the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II versus Sony WX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G9 X II versus the WX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and WX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and WX30.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger G9 X II provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.